The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide

A few people have emailed us asking about the release date of "The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide." Apparently, there isn't a release date yet. You can pre-order at sites like Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble, but no one knows yet when you'll actually be receiving the book. We'll keep on top of it and let you know as soon as we get the release date.

Here's Barnes & Noble Synopsis: This must-have hardcover edition -- the only official guide -- is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. With exclusive new material, character profiles, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references, and much more, this comprehensive handbook is essential for every Twilight Saga fan.

Madonna ~ Possible Contributor to New Moon Soundtrack

EW.com is reporting: Widespread Internet chatter that Madonna may participate in some capacity in the Twilight sequel, New Moon, may be only partly true, a source close to the production tells EW. Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the movie series, has no plans to cast the pop star and sometime actor in New Moon. However, because Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, is a producer on the project, there is some talk of her providing songs for the sequel. Still, no deals have been made yet, and the plans haven't progressed beyond the that'd be cool stage. (Reporting by Christine Spines)

Of course, everything is still speculation, but what do you think?

Robert Pattinson ~ Presenter at Oscars?

Let's hope this is true!!!

Hitfix.com is reporting: After being the first outlet to report that M.I.A. had delivered her baby and would not be performing at this year's 81st Academy Awards, HitFix can now exclusively confirm that Robert Pattinson will be presenting an award during this year's telecast.

The "Twilight" star had long been rumored to appear on Hollywood's biggest night, but barring any unforeseen last minute conflicts, he'll be giving the franchise's legion of fans something to look forward to on Oscar Sunday.

Still unclear is whether Pattinson's "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart will also appear on the telecast and what award he will specifically present. And, obviously, speculation will now run rampant on who Pattinson's date down the red carpet will be.

Click here to see the entire article.

Credit: AP Photo/Matt Sayles

Oscar Night ~ Twilight "In"

From EOnline:

Twilight may not be nominated for any Oscars, but that doesn't mean the movie won't be a part of Hollywood's biggest night on Feb. 22.

"I promise you, there will be a presence," Laurence Mark, a first-time producer of this year's Academy Awards, tells me. "You'll see. I promise there is and on more than one occasion."

If Twilight doesn’t give Mark and his co-producer Bill Condon a huge jump in the ratings, we can't imagine what would.

New Twilight Calendar from Borders

Borders has a new Twilight calendar which will be available starting March 17th....

Get your EXCLUSIVE 18-month Twilight calendar from Borders. Spend every day with the cast of Twilight from July 2009 through December 2010. Gorgeous color stills from the film will help you count down to the release of New Moon.

You won't find this 18-month calendar anywhere else!

More Twilight Makeout Scenes!!!

"Didn't get enough of those wistful Robert Pattinson lip-locks? Not to worry.

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke told Entertainment Weekly that the DVD for the vampire phenomenon, hitting shelves on March 21, will feature deleted makeout scenes.

Indeed, additional undead tonsil hockey will be available when the disc is released, presumably expanding on love scenes between RPattz and Kristen Stewart."

Click here to see the entire article from Celebuzz.

Happy Valentine's Day!

JoBros Want to Write "New Moon" Song

From the LA Times: Who's hotter? The Jonas Brothers, or Robert Pattinson in "Twilight"?

One thing's for sure: Together, they could rule the teenage girl world.

The Jonas Brothers talked to MTV about being involved in the "New Moon" soundtrack. They'd even love to write a song especially for the new film.

"The movie was obviously a huge success, and if they asked us to be a part of [the sequel], that would be great," Nick Jonas said.

"It would be really cool." Joe and Kevin agreed: "That would be really cool"

Settle down, dudes. Before they write a song for "New Moon," they'd have to actually see "Twilight."

"I haven't seen it," Joe admitted. "But I have heard it's a great movie." Kevin added that they often get advance DVDs and "watch them on plane rides."

According to the JoBros, "Twilight" is not just for girls.

Joe admires vampire Edward Cullen's strength. "He's a vampire, but he's pretty strong and stuff."

Turns out the Jonas Brothers got pretty close to the L.A. "Twilight" premiere. They'd been invited, but got stuck working on their TV show all day. On the way to their hotel, the tired lads stopped to pick up a pizza in Westwood.

Surprise. The pizza place they ordered from just happened to be across the street from the premiere. "And so, we come up driving, and didn't realize that it was the 'Twilight' premiere," Kevin said. "It was one of those comical moments that was really funny for us."

Wal-Mart's "Twilight Shops" Coming Soon

From Reuters: NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc, is hoping that the vampire romance movie "Twilight", which was a surprise hit at the box office, will mean runaway success at its cash registers.
Twilight, based on the best-selling novel by U.S. author Stephenie Meyer, boasted a bigger opening North American weekend box office than the James Bond movie when it landed in theaters in November.
The Twilight movie DVD is slated for release on March 21, and to appeal to fans Wal-Mart will open "Twilight Shops" within each of its 3,500 U.S. discount stores starting in mid-March.
Wal-Mart said it will sell the DVD movie and CD soundtrack along with Twilight clothes, posters, jewelry and key chains.
Fans can also place early "pre-orders" on Wal-Mart's website for the Twilight DVD ahead of its nationwide release, and Walmart.com will post news about upcoming fan events and activities.
Wal-Mart is not the only retailer looking for a Twilight boost. Teen retailer Hot Topic Inc has seen brisk sales of its Twilight T-shirts, sweatshirts and jewelry. Its website is also taking early orders for the Twilight DVD.

Happy Birthday Taylor!

**Update: Is this a little bit more manly for you? After all, he's only 17.....

Check out these adorable (and "manly") pictures of Taylor. He's such a doll. Happy 17th Birthday, Taylor!!

Robert's Stalker Experience

Okay, this is just too funny. Maybe Robert has hit on something ~ Bore your stalkers and they'll let you live in peace. By the way, stalking is NOT cool!!! It's best to get your Twilight fix by checking out the websites, attending premieres and watching the movie, not by hiding in the bushes!

From MSNBC.com: LOS ANGELES - How did “Twilight” heartthrob Robert Pattinson finally rid himself of a persistent stalker? According to the actor himself, all he had to do was bore her.

“I had a stalker while filming a movie in Spain last year,” Pattinson told Crème Magazine, as reported by England’s Press Association. “She stood outside of my apartment every day for weeks — all day every day. I was so bored and lonely that I went out and had dinner with her.”

Unfortunately for the obsessed fan, Pattinson did not have the fairytale first date in store that the woman might have been hoping for.

“I just complained about everything in my life and she never came back,” the 22-year-old said. “People get bored of me in, like, two minutes.”

While it may have worked on this young woman, it appears as if the public is not getting bored of Pattinson anytime soon.

Twilight Premiere from Fuel TV

I found this video on TwilightersAnonymous. This has got to be one of the funniest videos I have ever seen!! A reporter from Fuel TV is interviewing cast members at the Twilight premiere. This girl is great! She should win an Oscar! This is a MUST see!

Twilight Contest

**Contest now closed. The winning entry will be posted on Saturday, 2/21. Thanks for your participation!**

Are you addicted to Twilight? (Well, of course you are, you're reading this blog, aren't you?)

Well, whether you've hidden that fact from people or you've driven all your family & friends insane with your non-stop Twilight talk, we want to hear from you!!

Email your funniest Twilight addiction story to ourtwilightchronicles@live.com ~ include your name and town. The winner will receive this "I drive like a Cullen" keychain, compliments of Whimzeeglass.com. (I have one and I LOVE it!!!)


The contest will run from February 10th - February 17th. The funniest story wins!!! The winner will be notified via email on February 21st, and his/her story will be posted on our blog. If you win and want your story to remain "anonymous", please indicate that in your email; otherwise, your name and town will be posted.

We look forward to hearing your "addiction" story!! You know you have one :-) GOOD LUCK!

Twilight Actors - Random & Interesting Facts

While at the Chicago Convention, Twilight Lexicon found out some interesting random facts about a few of the Twilight actors:

Justin Chon:
~ Has his own retail store
~ He loves to surf
~ He is in an upcoming movie with Harrison Ford called Crossing Over.
~ Has a great smile, and is thrilled to talk to fans


Ashley Greene:
~ Loves shopping just about as much as Alice does
~ Most embarrassing moment on set was hitting a cameraman with a pitch…twice
~ Had picked out Alice’s prom dress because originally the Cullens were at the prom
~ Has a great, genuine bubbly personality, and was really sweet to all the fans


Peter Facinelli:
~ Pronounces his last name the Italian way with the “C” sounding like a “CH”
~ Sent Catherine Hardwicke a vampire book after his audition as a thank you even though he originally didn’t get the part
~ He has read all four Saga novels and so has Jennie Garth, and they are big fans.
~ He is every bit as dazzling (not to mention completely gracious) in real-life as Edward is in the books, not that we were having trouble concentrating or holding on to the power of speech or anything.

Robert Pattinson Sighting

From GossipGirls.com:

With his hair slowly but surely growing back, Robert Pattinson was spotted out at the Vogue Dinner hosted by Alexandra Shulman and Nick Jones on Friday night (February 6).

Held at Cecconi's in London, the "Twilight" hunk sported a charcoal jacket over a navy buttondown shirt with black trousers and Nike's as he mingled with guests including Tom Sturridge and Andrew Garfield.

And while on this particular night he was out for Vogue, recent chatter tells that Robert is pegged as the April 2009 coverboy for GQ magazine.

Ever the hot property these days, Pattinson and his "Twilight" co-star Kristen Stewart have been featured on the March cover of Australia's "Girlfriend" magazine, as well.

To enjoy the pictures of Robert Pattinson at the Vogue dinner party (February 6), click here.

HSM vs. Twilight - Who's the Better Tween Queen?

From Kim Wetter at BuddyTV.com:

"The debate, although initially heated, had subsided slightly. That is until rumors surfaced that Vanessa Hudgens was putting her name in for the bitter but misunderstood werewolf Leah Clearwater. Hudgen's reps claim that this rumor has no merit, but still, the debate was sparked again. Twilight fans offended High School Musical fans by their outrage at such a potential casting decisions. High School Musical fans, in turn, upset the Twilight fans when they expressed joy that Vanessa wouldn't be taking such a small part in, what they considered, a less important franchise. Would Vanessa have outshone Kristen Stewart? Was the project beneath her? Let's try to put all loyalties aside and figure out who truly is the better leading lady: Kristen Stewart or Vanessa Hudgens? To figure out which girl makes the better leading lady, I compiled a list of questions to determine which young woman is better teen queen material."

Click here to view the list from BuddyTV.com.

Eagle takes "New Moon" in Italy

From Variety:
Summit kicks off foreign sales
By NICK VIVARELLI
'Twilight' sequel 'New Moon' has landed its first overseas sale, to Italy, where the Chris Weitz-helmed vampire romancer is partly set.

“Twilight” sequel “New Moon” has landed its first overseas sale, to Italy, where the Chris Weitz-helmed vampire romancer is partly set.
Eagle Pictures, which released “Twilight” locally, announced on Tuesday that it has reupped with Summit Entertainment for the sequel, which will shoot in the ancient Tuscan city of Volterra for two weeks in May.

In Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling “New Moon,” Volterra is the town where the powerful Volturi vampire coven resides.Shooting on the pic begins in Vancouver in March, with “Twilight” stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart reprising their roles.

Eagle Pictures, which is owned by Tunisian mogul Tarak Ben Ammar and has close ties with Summit, announced that “New Moon” will be released in Italy on Nov. 20, day-and-date with its Stateside release.

“Twilight” took $15 million in Italy, making it the country’s ninth highest grosser in 2008, after “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and ahead of Matteo Garrone’s “Gomorrah.”

To date, “Twilight” has grossed more than $350 million worldwide.

30 Hottest Dudes Under 30

From FoxNews.com:

13. Robert Pattinson, 22, gained some recognition as Cedric in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," but it was his role as Edward Cullen in the ridiculously successful flick "Twilight" that vaulted him into our Top 30. Vampires are hot.

I think I'd have to list him quite a bit higher than 13!

AnnaLynne McCord as Heidi?

From EOnline: Another 90210-er may be making a stop in the Twilight zone.

I'm hearing that filmmakers have been considering the idea of casting 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord as Heidi in the upcoming New Moon, the much-anticipated sequel to Twilight.

Heidi isn't a major character in the book, but McCord definitely has the gorgeous looks to pull it off.

The character is a "fisher" who brings humans to the Volturi vampires to eat. She's also known as "bait" because of the way she uses her stunning looks to attract humans. In her brief appearance in the book, Bella describes Heidi as having "exceptional, unforgettable" beauty. She has stunning legs, long hair and violet eyes.

Sources tell me McCord has auditioned for the role. "It's not a big part," one of the sources said. "Heidi would be more like a cameo."

McCord should feel pretty comfortable on the set. Her 90210 costar Kellan Lutz—and rumored real-life boyfriend—played Emmett in Twilight and will return for the sequel.

McCord's rep did not immediately comment nor did a rep for the studio, Summit Entertainment.

Twilight: Director's Notebook

From Seth @ stepheniemeyer.com:

"Exciting news for fans of Twilight the movie! Little, Brown will be publishing Twilight: Director's Notebook written by Catherine Hardwicke. It will be released on March 17th. This intimate look on making the movie will include inside secrets on everything from casting to wardrobe along with personal notes from Catherine and behind-the-scenes photographs. Click here to read the press release on our movie page and here to read Entertainment Weekly's article. [Please note: I have not been able to find anyone who is accepting pre-orders for the book, but I will post a link as soon as I find it somewhere.]"

Twilight #100 - All Time Domestic Box Office

Wow, Twilight is, as of now, #100 on the all-time domestic box office list. That's pretty incredible. Way to Twilighters ~ you made this happen!

Click here to see the list.

Stephenie Meyer Blasted by Stephen King

Stephen King apparently doesn't like Stephenie's writing. Boo-hoo! I'm sure this announcement is going to change so many Twilighters' opinions ~ yeah, right. Click here if you want to view the entire article.

Here's a tidbit from MTV.com, where apparently Mr. King is putting down "Twilighters": "Attempting to explain the enormous success of Meyer's novels, King speculated that Twilighters simply aren't yet ready for a depiction of real, adult romance: "It's exciting and it's thrilling and it's not particularly threatening, because they're not overtly sexual. A lot of the physical side of it is conveyed in things like the vampire will touch her forearm or run a hand over skin, and she just flushes all hot and cold. And for girls, that's a shorthand for all the feelings that they're not ready to deal with yet."

Teenage girls are not the only people reading (and loving) these books. Stephenie Meyer has given us clean, entertaining books and its' about time someone did. Apparently the world craves this type of entertainment! Just check out how many Twilight & Harry Potter fansites there are! People love these books whether Mr. King does or not. We do respect his opinion because we're all entitled to our own; however, that's all it is, an opinion.

Camping out for "Twilight"

From Home Media Magazine:

WESTWOOD VILLAGE, Calif. — Actor Edi Gathegi, one of the vampires in Summit Entertainment’s hit Twilight, knows what he’ll be doing Friday night, March 20.

“I’m gonna be there at midnight with everyone else waiting for the DVD,” Gathegi said at Summit’s Push premiere party Jan. 29. “We’re gonna make it an old-fashioned slumber party … I think it’s genius what Summit is doing. A large part of our audience is teenagers, and every one of them will be there.”

Click here to see entire article about the DVD release - it's interesting.

Picture: (L-R): Twilight actor Kellan Lutz, Steve Nickerson, president of Summit Home Entertainment, Vivian Mayer-Siskind, SVP worldwide publicity for Summit Entertainment, and Twilight actor Edi Gathegi at the Push premiere party Jan. 29.

People.com Alec Poll

People.com has a poll regarding who should play Alec. Remember he is Jane's twin, so if Dakota Fanning does get the role, then Alec needs to resemble her.

What do you think?

"With Dakota Fanning tapped for the role of Volturi vampire Jane in Twilight sequel New Moon, the casting of Alec, Jane's undead twin brother, is director Chris Weitz's next challenge.

Compared to Jane, "his hair was darker, and his lips were not as full, but he was just as lovely," writes author Stephenie Meyer of Alec in New Moon.

Possessing the ability to numb a victim's senses, quiet but deadly Alec could be well-played by Tom Felton, best known as Harry Potter's foe Draco Malfoy. Some other suggestions? High School Musical's Lucas Grabeel could follow his serious turn in Milk with an even darker one as the bloodsucker. And French actor Gaspard Ulliel of Hannibal Rising would bring a terrifying pedigree to the character, while Freddie Highmore, who sweetly stole scenes in Willy Wonka and Finding Neverland, could bring out his bad side.

As two of the Volturi's highest-ranking guards, Alec and Jane are fearsome foes of immortal Edward and his human love Bella, to be played again in New Moon by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.

Which rising star do you think can best embody the evil Alec?"

Click here to vote on People.com. Who else do you think would make a great Alec?

LXTV Interview with Ashley & Kellan

Ashley & Kellan are interviewed on the set of their new movie, Warrior, about Twilight & New Moon. (Warrior looks pretty good!)